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Lenovo Refreshes ThinkPad and ThinkStation Lineup With AI-Focused Business Laptops and Workstations

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Lenovo is expanding its business PC portfolio with new ThinkPad laptops and a ThinkStation desktop workstation aimed at organizations that need a mix of mobility, performance, manageability, and long-term serviceability. The lineup includes ultraportable systems for traveling professionals, scalable laptops for enterprise fleets, and a high-performance workstation designed for creators, engineers, and technical teams running demanding workloads.

Thinkstation P4

The new ThinkPad X13, ThinkPad L14, and ThinkPad L16 focus on AI-ready performance with Intel and AMD processor options, while also placing greater emphasis on repairability and recycled materials in key components. Lenovo is also introducing the ThinkStation P4, a 30-liter desktop workstation featuring AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors, NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell graphics, liquid cooling, enterprise security features, and independent software vendor certifications for professional applications from companies including Autodesk, Adobe, and Siemens.

Lenovo ThinkStation P4

Lenovo’s ThinkStation P4 is a new entry tower workstation designed for professionals who need desktop-class performance without moving into the highest-end workstation tier. Built around AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors, the system supports up to 16 cores and clock speeds of up to 5.5 GHz, providing the compute headroom needed for modeling, rendering, simulation, engineering, design, and other data-heavy workflows. Lenovo is also pairing the platform with advanced thermal design and available liquid cooling for higher-power CPU configurations, helping the workstation sustain performance under demanding workloads.

The ThinkStation P4 can be configured with up to an NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition GPU featuring 96GB of GDDR7 ECC VRAM, providing professional users with substantial graphics and AI compute capabilities. The system supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory, up to six total storage drives, PCIe Gen 5 expansion, and a broad mix of front and rear ports.

Thinkstation P4 front

Lenovo’s ThinkStation P4 is an entry tower workstation built for professional users who need strong desktop performance for modeling, rendering, simulation, engineering, design, and data-heavy workloads. The system is powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors, with configurations reaching up to the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D, up to 16 cores, and up to 5.5 GHz. Lenovo is also emphasizing sustained performance through advanced thermal design, with liquid cooling available for higher-power CPU options up to 170W.

The ThinkStation P4 can be configured with up to NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition graphics, including 96GB GDDR7 ECC VRAM, and supports up to 4000 TOPS of GPU AI performance. The workstation also includes up to 256GB of DDR5 memory, up to six total drives, PCIe Gen 5 support, Windows and Linux operating system options, ThinkShield security features, and ISV certifications from professional software developers, including AVID, Altair, Autodesk, ANSYS, Bentley, Dassault, Nemetschek, PTC, and Siemens.

Label Value
Overview
Workstation Type Entry tower workstation
Positioning Workstation Performance, Elevated
Performance
Processor Up to AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
up to 16 cores, up to 5.5GHz
Chipset AMD PRO 675
Graphics Up to NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition
96GB GDDR7 ECC VRAM
AI GPU: up to 4000 TOPS
Total Memory Up to 256GB DDR5, up to 6400MT/s
Memory DIMM Capacity 16GB / 32GB ECC UDIMM
8GB / 16GB / 32GB / 48GB Non-ECC UDIMM
64GB Non-ECC CUDIMM
4 DIMM Slots
Storage Type Capacity M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD up to 4TB
3.5″ SATA HDD up to 12TB
Total Storage Up to 6 total drives
Max M.2 = 3 (12TB)
Max 3.5″ = 3 (36TB)
RAID 0/1/5
Power Supply 500W, 750W, 1100W (92% efficient)
Design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 180 x 401.5 x 415mm
7.09 x 15.81 x 16.34in
Weight Starting at: 8.75kg (19.29lbs)
Connectivity
Front Ports (1) Audio Combo Jack
(1) Microphone Jack
(1) USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2 (20Gbps)
(2) USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
(2) USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
(1) 3-in-1 Media Card Reader
Rear Ports (4) USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
(1) DisplayPort 2.0
(1) DisplayPort 1.4
(1) HDMI® 2.1
(1) RJ-45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
(1) Line out (3.5mm)
(1) DP/HDMI/Type-C/VGA
(1) Serial
(1) LPT
WLAN + Bluetooth® Foxconn MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 2*2be + Bluetoooth 5.4 PCIe 2230 module
Ethernet Realtek RTL8125BP-CG, 2.5GbE, supports Wake-on-LAN
Optional Ethernet Adapters
Expansion Slots (1) PCIe 5.0 x16
(1) PCIe 4.0 x4
(2) PCIe 4.0 x1
Software
Operating System Windows 11 Pro
Ubuntu Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Windows Preloads Lenovo Commercial Vantage
ISV Certifications Including AVID, Altair, Autodesk, ANSYS, Bentley, Dassault, Nemetschek, PTC, Siemens
Security
ThinkShield Discrete TPM 2.0
Kensington Security Slot
Chassis Intrusion Switch
E-Lock
Sustainability
Material 95% PCC ABS
95% PCC ABS wired USB keyboard/mouse top/bottom cover
90% PCC recycled plastic EPE cushion
30% OBP used in bag
16% recycled SGCC
FSC-certified paper in packaging
Certifications ENERGY STAR® 9.0
EPEAT®Gold
TCO Certified 10
RoHS Compliant

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7

The ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 is Lenovo’s 14-inch business laptop for organizations that need a more portable system without sacrificing fleet manageability, repairability, and enterprise security. Available with AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors or Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processors, the L14 Gen 7 supports on-device AI features through NPUs rated at up to 50 TOPS, while also offering up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and up to 2TB of PCIe storage for heavier office, collaboration, and multitasking workloads.

Lenovo ThinkPad L14

The device keeps the L Series focus on practical enterprise deployment, with Wi-Fi 7, support for 4G LTE, a broad port selection, optional NFC, smart card, and NanoSIM support, a 5MP + IR camera option, and a 14-inch WUXGA display lineup that reaches up to 500 nits on the low-power non-touch panel. Lenovo is also emphasizing serviceability and durability, including customer-replaceable battery and storage, spill resistance, MIL-STD-810H testing, and ThinkShield security features that span biometric, camera, platform, and physical lock protections.

Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3

The ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 takes the same enterprise-centered L Series formula and fits it into a larger 16-inch chassis, aimed at hybrid workers who spend more time at a desk but still need a laptop that can move between offices, meetings, and home workspaces. Lenovo is offering AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series and Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processors, with up to 64GB of DDR5 memory, up to 2TB of PCIe storage, and NPUs rated up to 50 TOPS for local AI workloads and Copilot+ PC features.

Lenovo ThinkPad L16

The larger model centers on a 16-inch WUXGA IPS display with touch and non-touch options, 400-nit brightness, Wi-Fi 7, 4G LTE support, USB-C docking support, and the same broad port mix as the smaller L14. Lenovo also includes a 5MP + IR camera option, dual speakers, dual microphones, a spill-resistant keyboard, TrackPoint controls, and enterprise security features such as a power-on touch fingerprint reader, IR camera support, a webcam privacy shutter, a discrete TPM 2.0, and a Kensington Nano Lock Slot.

Metric/Field ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 AMD ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 Intel ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 AMD ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 Intel
Performance
Processor Up to AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processor Up to AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processor
NPU 50 TOPS Up to 50 TOPS 50 TOPS Up to 50 TOPS
Graphics AMD Radeon graphics Intel Graphics AMD Radeon graphics Integrated Intel Graphics
Memory Up to 64GB DDR5, 5600MT/s, dual SODIMM Up to 64GB DDR5, 5600MT/s, dual SODIMM Up to 64GB DDR5, 5600MT/s, dual SODIMM Up to 64GB DDR5, 5600MT/s, dual SODIMM
Storage Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD (2280) Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD (2280) Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD (2280) Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD (2280)
Display and Design
Display 14″ WUXGA IPS non-touch, 400nits, 45% NTSC, AG, DBEF5
14″ WUXGA IPS touch, LBL, 400nits, 45% NTSC, AG, DBEF5
14″ WUXGA IPS non-touch, low power, LBL, 500nits, 100% sRGB, AG
14″ WUXGA IPS non-touch, 400nits, 45% NTSC, AG, DBEF5
14″ WUXGA IPS touch, LBL, 400nits, 45% NTSC, AG, DBEF5
14″ WUXGA IPS non-touch, low power, LBL, 500nits, 100% sRGB, AG
16″ WUXGA IPS non-touch, LBL, 400nits, 45% NTSC, AG
16″ WUXGA IPS touch, LBL, 400nits, 45% NTSC, AG
16″ WUXGA IPS non-touch, LBL, 400nits, 45% NTSC, AG
16″ WUXGA IPS touch, LBL, 400nits, 45% NTSC, AG
Screen-to-Body Ratio 85.5% Screen-to-Body Ratio 85.5% Screen-to-Body Ratio 87% Screen-to-Body Ratio 87% Screen-to-Body Ratio
Dimensions 313.7 x 226 x 11.32 (front) / 17.01 (rear) mm
12.35 x 8.90 x 0.45 (front) / 0.67 (rear) in
Starting at 313.6 x 221.7 x 21.95 (rear) / 15.88 (front) / 11.3 (max) mm
12.34 x 8.72 x 0.86 (rear) / 0.62 (front) / 0.44 (max) in
Starting at 357.9 x 247.9 x 23.8 (rear) / 18.2 (front) / 11.45 (max) mm
14.09 x 9.75 x 0.93 (rear) / 0.71 (front) / 0.45 (max) in
357.6 x 253.6 x 10.96/19.57 (front/rear) mm
14.08 x 9.98 x 0.43(front)/0.77(rear) in
Weight 1.39kg/3.06lbs 1.39kg/3.06lbs 1.78kg/3.93lbs 1.78kg/3.93lbs
Connectivity and Collaboration
Input/Output Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps, with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
1x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0)
2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), one Always On
1x HDMI 2.1
1x RJ45
1x Audio
1x Smartcard reader
1x NanoSIM
2x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps, with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
1x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0)
2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), one Always On
1x HDMI 2.1
1x RJ45
1x Audio
1x Smartcard reader
1x NanoSIM
2x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps, with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
1x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0)
2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), one Always On
1x HDMI 2.1
1x RJ45
1x Audio
1x Smartcard reader
1x NanoSIM
2x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps, with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
1x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0)
2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), one Always On
1x HDMI 2.1
1x RJ45
1x Audio
1x Smartcard reader
1x NanoSIM
Wireless Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig)
Bluetooth 5.4
Support for 4G LTE CAT12 and CAT6 WWAN
WWAN-ready on CAT6 only
Intel Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig)
Up to Bluetooth 5.4
Support for 4G LTE CAT12 and CAT6 WWAN
WWAN-ready on CAT6 only
Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig)
Up to Bluetooth 5.4
Support for 4G LTE CAT12 and CAT6 WWAN
WWAN-ready on CAT6 only
Intel Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig)
Up to Bluetooth 5.4
Support for 4G LTE CAT12 and CAT6 WWAN
WWAN-ready on CAT6 only
Camera HD RGB, 5MP+IR with webcam privacy shutter HD RGB, 5MP+IR with webcam privacy shutter HD RGB, 5MP+IR with webcam privacy shutter HD RGB, 5MP+IR with webcam privacy shutter
Power, Software, and Security
Operating System Windows 11 Pro
Linux Ubuntu
Windows 11 Pro
Linux Ubuntu
Windows 11 Pro
Linux Ubuntu
Windows 11 Pro
Linux Ubuntu
Battery 57Whr / 46.5Whr 57Whr / 46.5Whr 57Whr / 46.5Whr 57Whr / 46.5Whr
AC Adaptor Up to Type-C 65W (supports RapidCharge) Up to Type-C 65W (supports RapidCharge) Up to Type-C 65W (supports RapidCharge) Up to Type-C 65W (supports RapidCharge)
Security ThinkShield
Power-On Touch Fingerprint Reader
IR camera
Smartcard reader
Webcam privacy shutter
Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0
Kensington Nano Lock Slot
ThinkShield
Intel vPro security
Power-On Touch Fingerprint Reader
IR camera
Smartcard reader
Webcam privacy shutter
Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0
Kensington Nano Lock Slot
ThinkShield
Power-On Touch Fingerprint Reader
IR camera
Smartcard reader
Webcam privacy shutter
Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0
Kensington Nano Lock Slot
ThinkShield
Intel vPro security
Power-On Touch Fingerprint Reader
IR camera
Smartcard reader
Webcam privacy shutter
Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0
Kensington Nano Lock Slot

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7

The ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 is Lenovo’s lightweight 13-inch business ultraportable for professionals who need a full enterprise laptop in a travel-first design. The AMD model starts at 953g, while the Intel model starts at 930g, keeping both under 1kg and the chassis less than 18mm thick. Both versions include a 13-inch WUXGA IPS display with 400-nit brightness, 100% sRGB coverage, and an 87.8% screen-to-body ratio, giving the system a larger working area than its compact footprint might suggest.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13

Lenovo is offering the X13 Gen 7 with AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors or Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processors, with both platforms supporting up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance for on-device AI features. The systems also share up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory, up to 1TB PCIe Gen5 storage, Wi-Fi 7, up to 5G connectivity, NFC as an independent option, a 5MP RGB or 5MP + IR camera, user-facing Dolby Atmos audio, and five customer replaceable unit components, including the battery, RTC battery, SSD, WWAN, and D cover.

Metric/Field ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 AMD ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 Intel
Performance
Processor Up to AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors Up to the Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processor
NPU Up to 50 TOPS Up to 50 TOPS
Graphics AMD RDNA 3.5 Graphics Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics
Memory Up to 64GB; LPDDR5x; 8533 MT/s; soldered-down UP to 64GB; LPDDR5x; 8533 MT/s; soldered-down
Storage Up to 1TB Performance PCIe Gen5 (2280) Up to 1TB Performance PCI Gen5 (2280)
Display and Design
Display 13″ WUXGA (FHD+) IPS AG 400nits, 100% sRGB, LBL
13″ WUXGA (FHD+) IPS On-cell Touch, AG, 400nits, 100% sRGB, LBL
87.8% screen-to-body ratio
13” WUXGA (FHD+) IPS AG 400nits, 100% sRGB, LBL
13” WUXGA (FHD+) IPS On-cell Touch, AG, 400nits, 100% sRGB, LBL
87.8% screen-to-body ratio
Dimensions (W X D X H) 299.3 × 207 × 17.75 mm (16mm MKT Z)/11.78 x 8.15 x 0.70 in
(0.63 in MKT Z)
299.3 × 207 × 17.75 mm (16mm MKT Z) / 11.78 x 8.15 x 0.70 in
(0.63 in MKT Z)
Weight Starting at 953g / 2.10 lbs Starting at 930g / 2.05 lbs
Keyboard 1.5mm bottom-load backlight
White LEDs w/tactile markings
TouchPad (115mm x 74.3mm)
TrackPoint QuickMenu
1.5mm bottom-load backlight
White LEDs w/tactile markings
TouchPad (115mm x 74.3mm)
TrackPoint QuickMenu
Colors Eclipse Black Eclipse Black
Connectivity and Collaboration
Input/Output Ports 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
2x TBT4
HDMI 2.1
1x 3.5mm audio
1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
2x TBT4
HDMI 2.1
1x 3.5mm audio
Wireless Wi-Fi 7
5G LTE Sub-6 GHz, Cat6 WW & Cat4 PRC w/ eSIM
Intel Wi-Fi 7
5G LTE Sub-6 GHz, Cat6 WW & Cat4 PRC w/ eSIM
NFC Yes (independently optional) Yes (independently optional)
Docking Thunderbolt
USB-C
Thunderbolt
USB-C
Camera USB 5MP RGB, 5MP + IR
Physical camera shutter
USB 5MP RGB, 5MP + IR
Physical camera shutter
Audio User-facing Dolby Atmos
Lenovo Clear Voice
2x speakers
2x mics
User-facing Dolby Atmos
Lenovo Clear Voice
2x speakers
2x mics
Power, Software, and Security
Operating System Up to Windows 11 Pro
Linux
Up to Windows 11 Pro
Linux
Battery 100% recycled cobalt battery (CRU-able)
54.7 Wh Li-ion polymer
41Wh Li-ion polymer
100% recycled cobalt battery (CRU-able)
54.7 Wh Li-ion polymer
41Wh Li-ion polymer
AC Adaptor 65W standard 65W standard
Preloaded Apps Lenovo Commercial Vantage
Lenovo View
TrackPoint Quick Menu
Lenovo Commercial Vantage
Lenovo View
Intel Unison
Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
TrackPoint Quick Menu
Security Fingerprint reader in the power button
IR camera
SCR (independently optional)
Camera shutter
Privacy Guard
TPC 2.0
Kensington Nano Lock
Fingerprint reader in the power button
IR camera
SCR (independently optional)
Camera shutter
Privacy Guard
TPC 2.0
Kensington Nano Lock

 

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